Suzuki LT-A400, Service Manual

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Maintenance and Lubrication: 0B-18
Steering System Inspection
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Inspect steering system
Initially at 200 km (100 miles, 1 month) and every 1
000 km (600 miles, 3 months) thereafter
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe running.
1) Place the vehicle on level ground.
2) Make sure the tire pressure for right and left tires in
the same and set to the proper specification.
3) Set the front wheels in the straight position.
4) Place a load of 75 kg (165 lbs) on the seat.
5) Measure the distances (“A” and “B”) between the
front wheels. Subtract the measurement of “B” from
that of “A” to find the toe-in. If the toe-in is not within
specification, adjust the tie-rod to the right or left until
the toe-in is within the specified range.
Toe-in (“A” – “B”)
Standard: 10 mm (0.4 in)
If the toe-in is out of specification, bring it into the
specified range. Refer to “Toe-In Adjustment (Page 0B-
18)”.
Toe-In Adjustment
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Adjust the toe-out as follows:
1) Loosen the lock-nuts (1), (2) on each tie-rod.
CAUTION
!
The lock-nuts (2) have left-hand threads.
NOTE
Hold the concave part “a” of tie-rod with a
wrench.
2) Temporarily tighten the four lock-nuts.
3) Check that the distances “C” and “D” are equal, as
shown. If the distances are not equal, adjust the tie-
rod to the right or left until the toe-in is within
specification. Check the toe-in again by measuring
distances “A” and “B”.
4) If the toe-in is not within specification, repeat the
adjustment as above until the proper toe-in is
obtained and distances “C” and “D” become equal.
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FWD
“A”
“B”
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“b”: Right angle (90
°
)
2
1 1
“ a ”
“ a ”
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“ b ”
“C”
“D”
“B”
“A”
FWD
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